How To Fix IST_EBS316 - Selection conditions exist for two different entities

IST_EBS316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IST_EBS - Interface Between IS-T and External Billing System

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Selection conditions exist for two different entities

What causes this issue?

You can only have selection conditions for one selection entity (BPART,
CACNT or VTREF).
An unexpected situation occurred due to incorrect processing.
Processing was cancelled.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IST_EBS316 - Details

• The SAP error message IST_EBS316, which states "Selection conditions exist for two different entities," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Event Management (EM) or SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) systems. This error indicates that there are conflicting selection conditions defined for different entities in a process or configuration, which prevents the system from determining a clear path for processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Conflicting Selection Conditions: The error arises when there are selection conditions that apply to multiple entities (e.g., different business objects or processes) that are not compatible with each other.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect or overlapping configurations in the system can lead to this error. For example, if two different entities are trying to use the same selection criteria, it can create ambiguity.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistent or incorrect data in the system can also lead to this error, especially if the selection conditions are based on specific data attributes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection Conditions: Check the selection